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11 Harvesting Tricks to Avoid Bruising Produce

October 11, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Some harvesting tricks help avoid bruising produce.

There’s nothing worse than spending weeks nurturing your garden—watering, weeding, and whispering words of encouragement—only to watch your perfect tomatoes turn into mush after one bad harvest day. Bruising doesn’t just ruin your hard work; it speeds up decay, drains flavor, and makes your produce look sad and unloved. Whether you’re picking for a backyard…

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What To Do With Your Harvest

November 8, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

What to do with your harvest

  Winter weather is right around the corner. But if you’re anything like me, your garden is still bursting with produce. At the tail end of the season, gardeners can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the amount of produce they have on their hands. Here’s what to do with your harvest. What to do with your…

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